Drive or Fly: Williston, VT to Orleans County, VT?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for BTV–BTV. At 64 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

1h 49m

Distance

64.9 mi

Total Cost

$49

CO2

26 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$14

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 33m

6m in the air

Air Distance

49 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

12 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Williston, VT → BTV 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 6m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

BTV → Orleans County, VT 77m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Williston, VT BTV — Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

Orleans County, VT BTV — Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport 51 mi, ~77m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between BTV and BTV. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

2h 24m

32m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Vermonter

Door-to-Door Timeline

Williston, VT → Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station 10m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 32m

Arrival 10m

St. Albans Amtrak Station → Orleans County, VT 62m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $4) $4

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Essex Junction-Burlington Amtrak Station 4 mi, ~10m drive

To St. Albans Amtrak Station 41 mi, ~62m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~9/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 9 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

2h 19m

40m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

Greyhound US0260

Door-to-Door Timeline

Williston, VT → Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr (BT6) 12m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 40m

Arrival 10m

St. Albans Bus Stop (SNB6) → Orleans County, VT 62m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From BT6 — Burlington Downtown Transit Ctr 8 mi, ~12m drive

To SNB6 — St. Albans Bus Stop 41 mi, ~62m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	1h 49m	3h 33m	2h 24m	2h 19m
Total cost (1 person)	$49	$122	$4	$3
Carbon footprint	26 kg CO₂	12 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂	1 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 16, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

64.9 mi 1h 48m

via VT 15, VT 100C, VT 58

Alternative (+16 min)

100 mi 2h 5m

via US 2, I 91, I 89

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Williston, VT to Orleans County, VT with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.